portability

noun

por·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural portabilities

1

: the quality or state of being portable

2

: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs

Examples of portability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the more serious spec sheet, the hardware is still built around portability. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026

That portability is the main selling point here, since a packet tucks into any bag without fuss. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Plenty of folks have waved that off as a committee project, but its real value is portability. — Michael Leone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Best Microsoft Surface Pro Deal Microsoft Surface Pro The Surface Pro is built for portability without sacrificing performance. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for portability

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility